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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.78, 298.20 and 162.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.78, 298.20 and 162.60 is: 243.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.78 : 298.20 = 162.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.78/298.20 = 162.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.78x = 298.20 × 162.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.78x = 48,487.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,487.32/198.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.92

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